Briefly SPRINGFIELD

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Sep 26, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Teen Space offers duct-tape session

Teens are invited to make duct-tape composition notebook covers from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Teen Space at the Springfield Public Library. Bring your own composition notebook if you like. All supplies provided. Middle and high school students are welcome.

Spanish storytime offered at library

The Springfield Public Library will offer a Spanish language storytime on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Children’s Department. The Cuentos program features stories and songs in Spanish, plus a craft. The event is free and for children up to age 6, accompanied by an adult. This month’s theme is “Cuentos de Princesas, Príncipes y Héroes” or “Stories about Princesses, Princes and Heroes.”

Walterville church hosts guest preacher

The Rev. John Mahon, co-executive presbyter with the Presbytery of the Cascades, will be the guest preacher at the McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. A fellowship hour will follow.

The church is located at milepost 13 on Highway 126 in Walterville. Call 541-747-2604 for more information.

Artist to lead workshop for teens

Pre-registration is required by Tuesday for a two-day workshop at the Springfield Public Library where youth can sculpt and decorate clay Aztec flutes in the shape of skulls, with local artist Samuel Becerra.

Becerra is offering the workshop in celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead and pre-Columbian art. The first day of the workshop, when youth will sculpt their flutes, will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 4. The second day, when youth will paint their flutes, will take place at the same hour on Oct. 11. The event is free for ages 10-18 and all materials are supplied.

Register at the library or call 541-726-3766.

Springfield pep rally set for Thursday

“The Best of Springfield High School” will be on display as the school presents its ninth annual community Homecoming Pep Rally at Silke Field Parking lot next Thursday, Oct. 3.

Specialty foods, demonstrations, performances by the school’s state champion cheerleaders and award-winning fine arts department, followed by a fireworks display, will highlight the event.

Starting at 5 p.m. at the Silke Field parking lot, guests can choose from more than a dozen food booths. At 7 p.m., the school’s marching band will lead the public into the stadium, where new Springfield High Principal Jose da Silva will speak, followed by performances, competitions, the introduction of homecoming nominees and a fireworks display after 8 p.m.

Featured performers include Mariachi del Sol and the 120-voice Concert Chorale.

For more information, call athletic secretary Jody Barnhart at 541-744-4803.

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